For me the issue is not location, it has nothing to do with noise or
hustle-bustle. It has to do with non-superficial interaction with people,
which I guess in and of itself is the issue because that is not the Way.

Thank you for the realization.
-Lana
"We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life."
- William Osler
On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM, <billsm...@hhs1963.org> wrote:
> Lana,
>
> There are times that quietude and solitude are helpful in zen practice,
> especially in the beginning. But eventually you have to bring your
> practice
> into the 'real world'. Zen is everyday life. You should be able to
> maintain Buddha Mind in the middle of Times Square New York City during
> rush
> hour just as well as in a cave in Tibet.
>
> ...Bill!